0 Dr. Carl Bockenstedt - Family Pet Hospital https://fphmapleton.com Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:12:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 Mapleton Fall Pet Care: Small Seasonal Changes That Make a Big Difference https://fphmapleton.com/2026/09/mapleton-fall-pet-care-small-seasonal-changes-that-make-a-big-difference/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:12:46 +0000 https://fphmapleton.com/?p=2553 Family Pet Hospital Fall does not usually demand a complete overhaul of your pet’s life. More often, it asks for a handful of smart adjustments. In Mapleton, those adjustments can happen quickly. Warm early-fall afternoons give way to chilly mornings, daylight fades earlier, and pets spend different amounts of time indoors and outside. Dogs may

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When the Food Bowl Stays the Same but Your Pet Doesn’t: Healthy Weight Through Every Life Stage https://fphmapleton.com/2026/09/when-the-food-bowl-stays-the-same-but-your-pet-doesnt-healthy-weight-through-every-life-stage/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:23:06 +0000 https://fphmapleton.com/?p=2544 Family Pet Hospital The amount of food that worked perfectly for your dog at age two may be too much at age eight. The same is true for a cat who once raced through the house every night but now prefers a warm window and a long nap. Pets change throughout life, yet their feeding

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From Spring Trails to Winter Snow: A Utah Pet Owner’s Guide to Fleas, Ticks, Mosquitoes, and Heartworms https://fphmapleton.com/2026/08/from-spring-trails-to-winter-snow-a-utah-pet-owners-guide-to-fleas-ticks-mosquitoes-and-heartworms/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:07:08 +0000 https://fphmapleton.com/?p=2502 Utah pets get to experience all four seasons, sometimes seemingly within the same week. For dogs and cats in Mapleton and surrounding Utah County communities, changing seasons also mean changing parasite risks. Warmer weather brings more hiking, camping, backyard play, and insect activity. Cooler months may reduce some parasite activity, but they do not necessarily

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Taking Your Pet on Vacation? How to Prepare for a Safe and Stress-Free Summer Adventure https://fphmapleton.com/2026/08/taking-your-pet-on-vacation-how-to-prepare-for-a-safe-and-stress-free-summer-adventure/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:36:49 +0000 https://fphmapleton.com/?p=2491 Summer is a time for making memories. Whether you’re planning a family camping trip in the mountains, a road trip across Utah, or a weekend at the lake, chances are you’ve considered bringing your pet along. Dogs especially love exploring new places, and many families enjoy sharing their adventures with their four-legged companions. While traveling

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Sunshine, Walks, and Warm Weather: Keeping Your Pet Safe from Heatstroke This Summer https://fphmapleton.com/2026/07/sunshine-walks-and-warm-weather-keeping-your-pet-safe-from-heatstroke-this-summer/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:42:20 +0000 https://fphmapleton.com/?p=2452 Summer in Utah is the perfect time to get outside with your pets. Whether you’re hiking local trails, exploring neighborhood parks, enjoying a backyard barbecue, or simply taking your dog for an evening walk, the warmer months offer countless opportunities to spend quality time together. While Utah doesn’t experience the same prolonged triple-digit temperatures as

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